Lenox Hill, Manhattan

542 East 79th Street

A 113-unit building built in 1913 in Lenox Hill, Manhattan. We've seen 10 listings here since March 2026, with a one-bedroom asking a median of $3,015.
  • Built 1913
  • 113 units
  • Rent-stabilized units on record
  • Updated August 2026
1 bedroom ask
$3,015
median
Listings seen
10
since Mar 2026
Stabilized units
113
94 in 2007
HPD violations
3
last 12 months
Asking rents

What apartments at 542 East 79th Street ask

Median asking rent by size across 10 listings seen between March 2026 and August 2026. From public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others. Asking rents, not signed leases.

  • Studio$2,551$2,316 to $2,6455 listings
  • 1 bedroom$3,015$2,778 to $3,2264 listings
  • 2 bedrooms$3,946$3,9461 listing
Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units on record

Unit counts from NYC tax records, via JustFix's Who Owns What.

Latest

113

In 2007

94

Units

113

This means the building has rent-stabilized units, not that every apartment in it is stabilized or carries a legal rent. Always check a unit's status and rent history with DHCR before signing a lease.

Building conditions

3 HPD violations in the last 12 months

Housing code violations issued by NYC HPD, by class. Data as of August 25, 2026.

Class C

2

Immediately hazardous

Class B

0

Hazardous

Class A

1

Non-hazardous

3 open violations · 7 complaints in 12 months · 5 eviction filings in 12 months

Ownership

Who owns the building

From NYC HPD registration records, via JustFix's Who Owns What. Company names only.

Owner
78/79 York Associates LLC
Portfolio
35 buildings · 2,003 units
Last sale
May 23, 2017
Features

What listings here mention

Building features that most listings at this address report.

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FAQs

Common questions

Is 542 East 79th Street rent-stabilized?
NYC tax records list 113 rent-stabilized units at 542 East 79th Street (94 in 2007). That means the building has rent-stabilized units, not that every apartment in it is stabilized. Confirm a specific unit's status and rent history with DHCR before signing a lease.
How much is rent at 542 East 79th Street?
Across 10 public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others between March 2026 and August 2026, median asking rents were $2,551 for a studio, $3,015 for a one-bedroom, $3,946 for a two-bedroom. These are asking rents from listings, not signed leases.
Who owns 542 East 79th Street?
NYC HPD registration records link 542 East 79th Street to 78/79 York Associates LLC, which is associated with 35 buildings and 2,003 units in NYC. Ownership data comes from JustFix's Who Owns What.
How many HPD violations does 542 East 79th Street have?
HPD issued 3 violations at 542 East 79th Street in the last 12 months, including 2 class C (immediately hazardous), and 3 are currently open. Data as of August 25, 2026.